Banks
Key Takeaway
Banks is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05694 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Henry G. Banks
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Banks?
Banks is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Banks?
Banks is owned by Henry G. Banks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Banks built?
Banks was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Banks?
Banks serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Banks?
Banks has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.